Denver is losing some of its best bars, both old and new. Last month the Overland closed at 1967 South Broadway less than a year after Nathaniel Rateliff and a couple of members of his band opened the place. But some readers weren’t fans.
It was a tragic week on Colorado’s waterways. On just June 27 alone, three people died in water sport-related accidents. This being Colorado, readers offered tips under the story on Facebook about how to stay safe in the water. Offers Beth: Although rivers are extremely dangerous during spring and early…
Recent studies show that support for legalization, and appreciation of marijuana in general, crosses party lines. There’s no gender gap, nor is there class warfare: The majority of all Americans favors the end of pot prohibition….except for this reader.
Our story recapping recent action on Broadway, particularly regarding bicycles on Broadway and the city’s pilot bike-lane project, has readers on a roll.
Here’s the skinny — and the fat — on the past six months of barbecue action in Denver.
Since Tuesday, June 27, Westword has been following Wheelchair Sports Camp MC Kalyn Heffernan’s efforts with the disability-rights group ADAPT to convince Senator Cory Gardner to vote against a GOP healthcare proposal that would leave 22 million without health insurance, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
There’s plenty of great new grub around town to try out, as well as a couple of older favorites doing new things. Cool off with Vietnamese smoothies or check out hot pizza and tacos on Stapleton’s eastern frontier. Here are six places on our Watch List of fun and exciting…
On Sunday, August 20, Westword is bringing back Tacolandia, a celebration of street tacos. You’ll want to get your tickets now: Prices go up on Friday, June 30.
Umphrey’s McGee returns to Red Rocks for a three-night run that kicks off tonight, while Rise Against and Deftones co-headline at the Pepsi Center tonight.
HAIM stops at the Ogden Theatre on Wednesday, September 13, in support of Something to Tell You, which is slated for release on July 7. Tickets ($35) go on sale on Friday, June 30, at 10 a.m.
The Denver dining scene continues to boom, with new spots opening every week. Here are the best new restaurants of 2017 (so far).
The votes are in. The winners of the 2017 Westword Music Award were announced Tuesday, June 27, at Globe Hall.
Every year, the Colorado Restaurant Association presents its Spotlight Awards for outstanding restaurants, restaurant owners and service-industry professionals from around the state. This year the dinner and awards ceremony takes place at the Stanley Marketplace in Aurora. While Denver gets the bulk of the media attention when it comes to the…
A slew of warm-weather-happy events, including jazz in the park, Independence Day celebrations and outdoor art exhibits, are sure to get you in the summer mood. Keep reading for more of our best events in Denver over the next week. Tuesday, June 27 Denver’s City Park is a delight throughout…
When we put out our Best of Denver list in March, the Overland at 1967 South Broadway won honors for best new bar. But less than a year after opening, the Overland is now closed. We picked the bar because it had all the makings of an instant classic, with…
Cannabis event will be busting out all over Colorado in June, with the debut of a new weekly series, a regular Sunday showcase and employee training courses.
Ms. Lauryn Hill, Common and En Vogue team up for ’90s Throwback, which is part of SeriesFest, at Red Rocks, on Tuesday, while Paul Simon visits the venue on Wednesday. Rapper Russ hits the Fillmore Auditorium tonight and Warren G is at the Summit Music Hall on Tuesday. Styx, REO Speedwagon and Don Felder take over the Pepsi Center on Thursday night. See our full list of picks below.
Even though Southern cooking is hotter than a buttermilk biscuit right now, Colorado’s two Southern Hospitality locations and their sibling barbecue joint, Carve, both closed this week. But readers say they weren’t good examples of Southern cooking.
If you need a little something beyond typical ballpark dogs when you’re cheering on the Rockies, we’ve got just the thing for you, along with suggestions for succulent sustainable seafood and deep-fried treats from South America. Here are three hot ideas for lunch and dinner this week, followed by our…
All aboard for free fun: Union Station BuskerFest is back, reviving a reviving a lost downtown-Denver tradition, with a full slate of events on June 24.
There’s no question that cannabis prices are going down in Colorado…but what’s happening to quality? Readers disagree about whether lower costs equate to lower quality.
The Westword Music Showcase is all about trying new things — listening to new bands, exploring new venues — but it helps to know the basics before you head over: basics like where to find restrooms, water and entrances. Keep reading for ten tips on how to enjoy the best Saturday of the year.
